Ozzy the Cross-Eyed Cat Looks EXACTLY Like the Panther from The Jungle Book

Do you remember Bagheera from The Jungle Book? If you don't, this adorable kitty from Perth, Scotland, may bring a rush of memories back.

Ozzy the cross-eyed kitty is stealing hearts all over the internet because of his unique set of peepers. His owners claim the furball looks JUST like Bagheera the panther, and after putting the two side by side, we'd have to agree.

Although sadly, Ozzy isn't temporarily hypnotized like the panther is in the movie. The poor thing fell from a windowsill when he was a kitten and hit his head, permanently damaging his eyes. Now eight years old, the black-and-white feline is pretty used to tunnel vision.

But that doesn't mean he doesn't have some mishaps. According his owner, Mr. McDougall, Ozzy loves to sneak out of the house and explore the world on his own. Having only a limited range of eyesight makes things difficult though, and he's gotten himself lost on several occasions.

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It can be hard to keep up with a curious cat like this, especially for McDougall who has to care for his 16-year-old son who has Hunter syndrome Type II, which is a genetic disorder that puts him at risk for organ damage, respiratory distress and a shortened lifespan. Recently, Ozzy went missing for five days when McDougall's son accidentally left the door open while waiting for the school bus one morning.

Thanking their lucky stars, the cat's owners were reunited with their furry friend after employees at a car dealership found him terrified underneath one of their vehicles.

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"We were very relieved to have found him. The SSPCA (Scotland's Animal Welfare Charity) put it up on their Facebook and I said 'That's my cat,'" McDougall told DailyMail.com. "Since he came home he's started to sleep in our bed; I don't know if it's for security."

We couldn't be happier that Ozzy has found his way back into his loving home. According to his owner, "He's a bit daft at times, but he is very friendly. He's definitely a house cat. The condition doesn't hinder him in the house, he's used to the house. He can run up and down the corridor."

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And when it comes to doing normal kitty activities with tunnel vision, "It's very comical when he's chasing a fly. He's got real character about him."

Ozzy, you keep doing you. And in the words of many high school yearbook cliches, never change <3.

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